Design Lead (Remote)
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Design Lead (Remote). In this role, you will spearhead the design strategy for an e-commerce agency, leading a talented design team and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Your expertise will be key in transforming client needs into impactful design solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to mentor designers and ensure the delivery of user-centric solutions that align with business objectives, creating a significant impact in the e-commerce space.
Accountabilities
- Transform client needs and challenges into persuasive design solutions with consultative presentations.
- Identify and communicate design problems and propose creative, user- and business-focused solutions.
- Apply expert knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and conversion rate optimization.
- Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform design recommendations.
- Incorporate motion graphics, animation, and email marketing design where applicable.
- Articulate and negotiate design decisions with clients.
- Manage design deliverables, including maintaining design systems and component libraries.
- Participate actively in sprint ceremonies, prioritize tasks, and manage timelines across multiple projects.
- Coordinate design hand-offs to development and quality assurance teams and support implementation.
- Provide timely updates via project management tools and communicate effectively across teams.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of designers, including hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
- Facilitate brainstorming sessions, workshops, and collaboration across disciplines.
- Support project managers with design-related queries and estimations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant design experience with at least 2 years focused on e-commerce website design.
- Expert proficiency in Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD; intermediate skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of UX design, responsive and accessible design, CRO, and Shopify platform standards.
- Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries.
- Intermediate knowledge of motion graphics, animation, and email marketing campaigns.
- Proven leadership skills in managing design team members, mentoring, and delegating work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present to clients and internal leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint workflows is a plus.
- Experience working collaboratively with developers, UX researchers, and content strategists.
Benefits
- Remote first organization
- Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and company paid life insurance
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- Employee assistance program
- Start accrual with 20 days of PTO annually + holidays
- Annual winter break: We close the week between Christmas and New Year's so everyone can truly disconnect and recharge
- Paid parental leave
- Company events, happy hours, and retreats
- Budget for continuing education
- Other perks vary by location
